| MATCHUP | New Orleans Pelicans | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-26 | 15-17 |
| Spread | +1.5 -115 | -1.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -102 | -118 |
| Total | Over 247.5 (-110) | Under 247.5 (-110) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Knicks and Suns, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Pelicans have lost 4 straight games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.8 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.8 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 20.6 points and 6.2 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Fears is dishing 3.2 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Bucks and Timberwolves, and they play the Magic next. The Bulls have won 6 of their last 9 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 119.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 123 points on 48 percent shooting. Coby White is averaging 21.4 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Josh Giddey is averaging 20 points and 9.1 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Pelicans have lost 15 of their last 16 road games following a loss.
- The Bulls have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have won each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last nine games at United Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Pelicans’ last eight night games against the Bulls following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Nikola Vucevic ranks 15th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.9) this season.
- Ayo Dosunmu is one of only 15 qualified Guards in the league shooting at least 50% from the field this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Jeremiah Fears is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- Derik Queen is one of only five players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 2nd in the league for pace this season (102.6).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.8).
- The Pelicans rank 1st for points in the paint (1978) this season.
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.8).
New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, Coby White, Emanuel Miller, Trentyn Flowers, Lachlan Olbrich, and Josh Giddey.
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray and Herbert Jones.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with a Pelicans team that’s 2-11 SU on the road. However, the Bulls just lost half of their team overnight due to injuries, including arguably their best player in Giddey. The Pelicans should be favored, and they just beat the Bulls a couple of weeks ago by 10 points as 4.5-point underdogs. The Bulls have had serious scoring issues in their losses and I expect that to continue, being so undermanned. The Pelicans have won 4 straight against the Bulls and 7 of the last 9. I’ll lay the bucket.